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CoolHoot says Protect the Night Sky!
  • Good Lights for Good Nights
    One-page sheet of line drawings showing good and bad lighting fixtures. Compliments of Bob Crelin.
     
  • Guidelines for Good Exterior Lighting Plans
    Developed in consultation with lighting professionals, these guidelines will help you prepare exterior lighting plans that are sensitive to light pollution abatement and the preservation of dark skies.
     
  • How to talk to your neighbor
    A one-page guide to talking with your neighbor who has bad lighting.
     
  • What is Light Pollution?
    A one-page guide that describes the basic components of light pollution.
     
  • Municipal Guidelines for Lighting in the Right of Way
    Prepared by Susan Harder and Tom Horn (Resource Conservation Manager) for East Hampton, NY in consultation with Leo Smith, Member, IESNA Roadway Lighting Committee
     
  • IDA Lighting Code Handbook
    A PDF version of the IDA's lighting code handbook, an excellent guide to municipal and commercial lighting issues as well as the means to regulate the use of such lighting.
     
  • Bird-safe Building Guidelines
    New York City Audubon has just published Bird-Safe Building Guidelines, a 55-page manual for architects, landscape designers, engineers, glass technicians, developers, building managers, city, state, and federal officials, and the general public.
     

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The Dark Sky Society (DSS) is based on Long Island, NY. Membership is free and open to anyone interested in preserving the natural star-filled night sky and fighting the intrusion of light pollution.


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